Non Pressure Roof Cleaning Equipment Latest Topicshttp://roofcleaninginstitute.org/forum/15-non-pressure-roof-cleaning-equipment/Non Pressure Roof Cleaning Equipment Latest TopicsenPTO Pump recommendations for SH?http://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/1784-pto-pump-recommendations-for-sh/
I’ve picked up a decommissioned lawncare box truck that has a PTO shaft with pulleys that used to drive sprayer pumps. The pumps are gone and from what I’ve read, they use Hydra-cel 25 pumps that were “roundup ready” and cost about $ 3,500 brand new.

Should I go this route? Rather have two of these pumps for $700 instead of two $5000 pressure washers

I do plan on installing a pressure relief valve to bypass the hose while I’m not spraying ...though any recommendation on how to set this up inline to return to the tank?

Thank you!

]]>1784Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:43:29 +00005.5 GPM Pressure Washer For Salehttp://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/1747-55-gpm-pressure-washer-for-sale/Moderator: I'm not sure if this is the right spot to list this. Please feel free to relocate this thread if necessary.

For sale is a Honda GX390 with an Udor 5.5 GPM (gear drive) pump, set up for tank bypass (Zeromatic unloader).

I purchased it as a 4 GPM direct drive in 2014 and installed the 5.5 GPM gear drive in 2015.

The engine has 125 hours on it, and the pump has less than 75.

This pump has been stored in a heated garage since I upgraded to 8 GPM last year. I used it last November for approximately 2 hours, but it hasn't seen any use since then.

Asking $1200.00 or best offer.

Local pick-up only.

(Asheville, NC)

Please PM me for more info.

]]>1747Fri, 14 Jul 2017 17:32:44 +0000Upgrading air diaphragm pump.http://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/1715-upgrading-air-diaphragm-pump/I'm running a 1/2 yamada pump on 200ft of 5/8 hose. It's run flawless for the last 1.5 years. Whats the best pump going right now and why?
]]>1715Wed, 17 May 2017 03:50:02 +00001/2" Yamada NDP-15 QUICK SALEhttp://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/1499-12-yamada-ndp-15-quick-sale/Hey fellas, I have a 1/2" Yamada NDP-15FVT Kynar/Teflon pump I purchased freshly rebuilt from Kevin 4 months ago, I've only used it 9-10 times since for side jobs. I'm going to be subbing out work to another roof cleaning company instead of doing it myself. This Kynar housing is literally IRREPLACEABLE. The kynar material can withstand any chemicals/SH for ages to come. The teflon bladder is also very tough & has hardly any use compared to many cleaners out there. I am asking $350 for the pump but first great offer takes it home. I need this thing gone asap

Thanks!

]]>1499Fri, 29 Jul 2016 22:54:26 +0000Trailer size?http://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/1618-trailer-size/I'm starting out with soft washing only and plan on running a 12v system. I'd like to have the option to do siding, roofs and fencing. I can garage a 5x10 single axle trailer at my house, anything larger will have to be stored at my rental property under an awning but secured in the backyard. I'm wondering if I could get started with a smaller 5x10 trailer with a dry weight of 950lbs and a 3,000lb axle, which is also the max weight capacity. I imagine I could safely carry about 1,500lbs of equipment and that will keep the total weight about 500lbs below max load. I'll be towing with a 2003 Chevy Tahoe with a 5.3l V8.

What would you do if you were in my situation? I see quite a few people in the business that are running out of a pickup truck so think a 5x10 would be enough but concerned about starting with too small a trailer and regretting it down the road.

]]>1618Sun, 29 Jan 2017 05:26:30 +0000How to run a 12 volt roof cleaning pump w/o a battery!http://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/500-how-to-run-a-12-volt-roof-cleaning-pump-wo-a-battery/Yes, you can run a 12 volt roof cleaning pump all day long w/o using any battery, if you have a generator and one of these http://www.12voltpowersupplies.us/

Simply order the 36 amp unit for under 75.00 shipped, plug it into your generator, and go clean some roofs!

I ended up moving to Florida for this past year with some pretty decent sized construction contracts, but, I have decided to move back to Raleigh, NC and start my roof cleaning business... Long story short my heart is not into dealing with the everyday construction grind / dealing with unqualified subcontractors and most importantly the people here in South Florida ( Delray Beach ) do not want to pay you anything for your services... Moving back in the next few months... Currently, I am still in Florida...

Sooooo I ended up purchasing a pump the other day to start gathering up what I need to get started...

I ended up purchasing on Ebay a Yamada NDP - 15 FVT 1/2" pump... I will be powering this pump with a Polar Air 20 CFM compressor... I believe I got a really good deal at under $ 400.00... ( for the pump )

I plan on using a 5/'8" line to supply my solutions...

What do you guys think of my pump choice and what other recommendations for my air supply lines... Also, I am thinking about mounting 2 ( 150 gallon tanks ) on a tandem axle Gatormade trailer... 7,000 lbs both axles with electric brakes... 12 footer

Hope all of you guys have been doing well both personally and in your roofing businesses... !!!

Tommy

]]>1482Wed, 13 Jul 2016 23:00:50 +0000Aro non-metallic 1" aodd pump for salehttp://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/563-aro-non-metallic-1-aodd-pump-for-sale/I have my 1" ARO pump up for sale. I have purchased a very similiar pump made of Hastelloy, a corroison resistent material, and I no longer need this pump.

The pump is approx. 18 months old, still has over 3 years left on warranty, and runs and pumps perfectly. Usuing a 18.5 cfm compressor, 3/4" hose and a stainless custom nozzle, I have exceeded 70' in distance. Pump is rated @ 36gpm, can be throttled down to a trickle and can be run dry without damage. ARO (Ingersol Rand) has the newest and best technology for never stalling. Pump is equipped with Sanphorine diaphrams (sp) and muffler. 1/2" air in take. In & out manifolds are NPT type.

I don't know how much time I have on mine as I've switch between the air system and an Udor system.

I'm currently running an All Flo 3/8

Thanks

]]>1457Sun, 19 Jun 2016 21:16:21 +0000The Harbor Freight Air Compressorhttp://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/793-the-harbor-freight-air-compressor/We have had this air compressor for nearly a month now, and I just wanted to report that the air output seems to have increased, as it has broken in.

It has started every time, with just one pull, and only cost us 499.00 brand new !

]]>793Fri, 14 Nov 2014 16:39:18 +0000The Best Water Hose For Roof Cleaninghttp://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/298-the-best-water-hose-for-roof-cleaning/This is the watering hose we highly recommend for watering plants before, during, and after roof cleaning. http://www.factorydirecthose.com/site/932652/product/MG34x100

The light weight, and huge water flow capacity of this hose will pay for itself many times over.

]]>298Sat, 27 Jul 2013 17:10:23 +0000Udor Zeta Zeta 85 P and Zeta 40 Roof Cleaning Pumps ?http://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/469-udor-zeta-zeta-85-p-and-zeta-40-roof-cleaning-pumps/Beware of these so called Udor Zeta 40 and Zeta 85 P roof cleaning pumps. Yes, when they are new, they spray very well, but then, so does a roller pump!

But they will soon fail, even if they are rinsed out after every use. I still have one, in pieces in my shed.

These pumps are not very good for pumping chlorine, and the makers of these pumps are quite well aware of this too.

I bought 3 of these pumps years ago, feeling safe, since Udor had a 1 year warranty on them. After 4 failures in 3 months, Udor flat out refused to honor their warranty to me!

That's right guys, Udor refused to honor their warranty, and put the blame on US, for the pumps failures.

Back then, we rinsed these pumps out quickly and faithfully, after each and every job!

All we do is clean roofs here in Tampa. I can afford ANY roof cleaning pump I so desire. You don't see these so called roof cleaning pumps on any of my trucks, and there is a very good reason for this.

Been there, done that, got ripped off for nearly 6 grand!

LOL, now, HYPRO is getting into the act!

One of these pumps with the engine and transmission can easily cost 2500.00 and more!

This means that the distributor selling these so called roof cleaning pumps stands to make over 1000.00, on the sale of one of these!

When they fail on you, do not say you were not aware of my experiences with these Udor Zeta Pumps.

The roof cleaning chemicals will attack the stainless steel valve springs and the plastic manifolds will soon leak.

Based on my experiences, my advice is to stay far away from these pumps.

]]>469Sun, 02 Feb 2014 19:44:12 +0000Want input on trailer layouthttp://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/1293-want-input-on-trailer-layout/I got my compressor installed, thanks to Kevin Enderle! Now I am trying to figure out how to lay out the rest of my trailer. I will be using 2ea. 70gal stacked tanks (for SH and Mix), and a 240 gal for fresh water. The fresh water I will travel with empty (or nearly empty). Do you see anything wrong with this layout or have suggestions?

]]>1293Sat, 13 Feb 2016 20:08:59 +00001/2 Inch Yamada vs 1/2 Inch All Flohttp://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/1341-12-inch-yamada-vs-12-inch-all-flo/The 1/2 inch Yamada Black Kynar Pump NDP 15 FVT has been the backbone of Apple Roof Cleaning for over 12 years. Recently, I acquired a 1/2 Inch Kynar All Flo pump. It has been on our truck nearly 15 months, doing many roofs a day, 6 days a week, and has never been rinsed out with fresh water. This is about the exact same lifespan we got out of our fleet of Yamada pumps.

Both pumps spray equally well, and both stall, every now and then, like all air diaphragm pumps tend to do.

I recently was lucky to find a 1/2 inch kynar pump from a company in Ohio called a Pumpac, and guess what ? It is EXACTLY the very same pump as the 1/2 inch All Flo. In fact, a call to Pumpac confirmed that All Flo make their pumps for them, private label!

Since the 1/2 inch All Flo failed, I stuck a 1/2 Wilden Poly pump on our truck. No, it is not a Kynar Pump, but it is a massive pump, made out of a single thick piece of solid virgin Poly. It will stay on our truck, unrinsed, to see how long it will last, w/o any rinsing.

But when it fails, most likely the brand new Pumpac Kynar 1/2 Pump will take it's place.

Yes, I have one Yamada 1/2 inch pump left. It is completely rebuilt, and ready to go back into service, but it is a wounded warrior, having been rebuilt 3 or 4 times, in it's 12 year life.

It truly is the senior citizen, of our fleet of pumps.

]]>1341Sat, 26 Mar 2016 01:13:52 +0000Deck covering for enclosed Cargo Trailerhttp://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/1286-deck-covering-for-enclosed-cargo-trailer/I have an enclosed 7x14 trailer and I want to get the plywood coated before I install an air pump system. More precisely, I want it done so when I pick up my compressor I do not have to load/unload/load, I can just get it into the trailer and install it.

1. What is the best coating to use? Deck paint, stain, 2-part epoxy?

2. Should the plywood be primed before coating? I've been using the trailer for a year now, some gas/oil has more than likely gotten on it.

Is there any other tips or tricks you'd recommend when covering the decking?

I'm new to the forum, so if this topic has been covered already I apologize. I have been searching and reading through so many posts in preparation of switching to air and I am impressed by the sheer amount of knowledge shared here.

]]>1286Fri, 05 Feb 2016 16:15:23 +0000What Roof Cleaning Pump Are You Using ?http://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/75-what-roof-cleaning-pump-are-you-using/We are currently using Yamada 1/2 Inch Kynar Air Diapraghm Pumps with the optional Viton Diapraghms instead of the teflon.

We feel Viton lasts longer then teflon, and it also sprays a little better.

We use larger air compressors with 18 cfm.

What roof cleaning pumps are you using right now ?

]]>75Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:24:23 +00001/2" Yamada Kynar Pumps For Salehttp://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/901-12-yamada-kynar-pumps-for-sale/Just wanted to reach out to all of the fellow roof cleaners on here. My supplier has 7 of the 1/2" Yamada Kynar pumps that we always talk about on here. The same pump Chris, Kevin and I swear by (Even though Kevin has some monsters as of late) for the price of $350.00 each. If anyone is interested please email me Ryan@beaconroofcleaning.com
]]>901Tue, 03 Mar 2015 00:18:44 +0000Northern NSQ 7gpm vs. Fatboy 2 7gpmhttp://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/984-northern-nsq-7gpm-vs-fatboy-2-7gpm/Putting together my first rig, which is the better 12v pump, the Northern NSQ or the Fatboy 2? Planning on starting with a 65g leg tank with a solid 7gpm 12v pump. The 65g tank will become my chemical tank when I upgrade to a 100g mix tank down the road. I'm going to spend the extra money now and get the 5/8' Kuri Tec hose for better flow rate along with an accumulator tank. I plan to bypass the pump relay with a solenoid to resolve that weak point of the 12v systems. Are you guys using spray guns or just fabricating your own with pvc and ball valves?

In everyone's experience, what is the average mix consumption per square? I've read that a 100g mix tank will do 3 average residential roofs. This would mean the 65g would be plenty for 2 average roofs or 1 roof plus a housewash and flatwork.

]]>984Thu, 07 May 2015 13:01:04 +0000Air pump setup diagramhttp://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/1023-air-pump-setup-diagram/Hello guys. I bought a pump and regulator off Kevin, but am looking for basic setup instructions. I have a 1/2" pump, regulator, tsunami water separator and new harbor freight 9 gallon compressor.

Would someone mind drawing me a diagram for how to set this up? The pump has 4 ports, but I'm used to a 12v that just has one in and one out, so I'm not sure what I'm looking at. I know one is air in, one is chem in and one is chem out, but I don't know what the 4th is or which ones are which. My fittings and manifold fell out of the box during shipping and then the second set was stolen by one of his employees, so I'm skipping the manifold for now.

I really appreciate your time. I'm sure many others could use this basic information. Thank you.

Brennon Williams

Soap and Water

www.SoapAndH2O.com

]]>1023Sun, 07 Jun 2015 22:55:00 +0000Electric Compressorhttp://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/1012-electric-compressor/If it's reasonable to assume that there is plenty of fresh water at each jobsite, why isn't it possible to plug into power as well and use electric air compressors instead of expensive gas powered versions?
]]>1012Mon, 01 Jun 2015 20:30:01 +000030 Gal Harbor Freight Compressorhttp://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/899-30-gal-harbor-freight-compressor/Chris, or anyone else who wants to chime in, have you had any dealings with the harbor freight 30 gal compressor?

Looking at going with a 1" setup and leaning towards this for a money saving measure to get through the first season. I was reading about previous users purchasing the smaller one with the warranty. But it appears that within the last year or two they have changed the "protection plan/extended warranty" for anything over $300. According to their website you can't walk in and exchange the compressor. You have to give them up to 30 days to attempt to repair it. Then if they can't, they'll give you another one or equivalent. Has anyone had any recent dealings with them in trying to exchange a broken product over $300? The 30 gal compressor is $1100. I was hoping if something went wrong with it I could walk in and get another one. They also have an on-site repair warranty, but haven't been able to find out to much about it.

]]>899Sun, 01 Mar 2015 17:32:13 +0000An Interesting High Pressure Pump For Cleaning Roofs ?http://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/891-an-interesting-high-pressure-pump-for-cleaning-roofs/I live in Tampa, and roofs are seldom steep or way up high in the air down here. But some have asked me about roof cleaning pumps that will really shoot.

High pressure and high flow are always important, if you want to spray far.

These pumps say they are designed to handle bleach, and go up to 300 PSI !

]]>891Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:13:16 +0000Hose Reel Swivels For Roof Cleanershttp://roofcleaninginstitute.org/topic/833-hose-reel-swivels-for-roof-cleaners/For all of you guys using Titan Hose Reels, these are the best, and longest lasting swivels we have ever used. They are easy to rebuild in the field, so be sure and order a rebuild kit with your swivels http://www.hdhudson.com/product-search/product-details/?id=170

You can't just use any hose reel swivel, when working with the roof cleaning chemicals. These are designed to resist Sodium Hypochlorite, and because they are made out of plastic, have better resistance to the chemicals we all use to clean roofs with, then any metal swivel, even one made from Stainless Steel.